Bryant Center, Spokane WA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bryant Center

Bryant Center is an alternative school in downtown Spokane that serves students from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. It belongs to Spokane Public Schools, a district that recently completed a major facilities overhaul including new middle schools funded by a voter-approved bond, a structural change that has reshaped feeder patterns across the city. The school itself is not a neighborhood assignment for most families; it is a placement-based alternative setting, which means the student body is defined by referral or choice rather than by residential boundaries.

Academically, the school’s combined proficiency across tested grades and subjects placed it in the top quarter of districts in Spokane County, a notable position even when compared against the county’s full set of nineteen districts. Performance was strongest in English language arts, where middle-grade students typically showed a high rate of proficiency. Science results were also solid at the grade levels tested. Math proficiency was more moderate: elementary and middle school results were around the middle ground, though seventh-grade math stood out with a stronger showing. The overall picture is one of a school where many students meet or exceed state standards, though the math results are softer and a parent may want to ask how the school supports students who are not yet proficient in that subject.

Because Bryant Center is an alternative school, readers should interpret these results carefully. The state test participation and the student population may differ from a traditional comprehensive school’s. The school had a small enrollment spread across all grades, with a concentration in the elementary and middle grades and a much smaller high school section. About two in five students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that reflects some economic diversity in the building. The racial composition was predominantly white, with a modest Hispanic minority and a small number of students from other racial groups. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the source material.

In the high school grades, no four-year graduation rate was reported, and the school’s chronic absenteeism data were also missing. For a school that serves secondary students, these are significant gaps. It is possible that the small high school cohort or the alternative nature of the setting affects how these metrics are collected or reported. A family considering Bryant Center for a high school student would want to ask the school directly about graduation outcomes and attendance patterns.

The building is located on North Ash Street in Spokane, a city that functions as the economic and cultural hub of eastern Washington. Spokane has a diversified economy rooted in healthcare, government, education, and logistics, and its largest employers include Fairchild Air Force Base, Providence Health Care, Amazon, and the school district itself. The city’s housing market has been relatively affordable compared to western Washington, though prices have risen in recent years. The downtown area features Riverfront Park, the Spokane River falls, and a compact commercial core, with the Centennial Trail running along the river. The school sits within this urban environment.

There is no published information about advanced coursework, career and technical education pathways, or special programs at Bryant Center. Given its alternative designation, the school likely focuses on smaller class sizes, individualized support, or a nontraditional instructional model, but the available data does not specify the approach. A parent would want to visit and learn directly about the school’s mission and how it supports students who need an alternative to the conventional classroom setting. The district’s recent middle school investments affect the broader Spokane landscape but not necessarily this single-site alternative school, except insofar as students may transfer to Bryant Center from those new schools.

Bryant Center presents a mixed picture. Its state assessment results are broadly strong relative to county peers, especially in reading and science. Its math results are less consistent and worth investigation. The absence of graduation and attendance data for high school grades leaves a notable question mark for families with older students. The school’s alternative status means it is likely designed for a specific population, and the academic profile should be read with that context in mind. For a family whose student is already placed in an alternative setting or is considering one, this school appears to be performing well academically in several areas, though a closer look at how it serves its unique student body is warranted.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 356%

School 56% · District 49% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 6 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 454%

School 54% · District 55% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▲ 4 pts above county median

Grade 548%

School 48% · District 38% · ▲ 10 pts above district

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Grade 653%

School 53% · District 39% · ▲ 14 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 775%

School 75% · District 71% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 37 pts above state median · ▲ 33 pts above county median

Grade 852%

School 52% · District 35% · ▲ 18 pts above district

▲ 19 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 366%

School 66% · District 47% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 18 pts above state median · ▲ 16 pts above county median

Grade 486%

School 86% · District 46% · ▲ 40 pts above district

▲ 37 pts above state median · ▲ 37 pts above county median

Grade 581%

School 81% · District 42% · ▲ 39 pts above district

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 25 pts above county median

Grade 684%

School 84% · District 43% · ▲ 42 pts above district

▲ 37 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Grade 784%

School 84% · District 65% · ▲ 20 pts above district

▲ 34 pts above state median · ▲ 26 pts above county median

Science

Grade 571%

School 71% · District 49% · ▲ 22 pts above district

▲ 19 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

Grade 871%

School 71% · District 41% · ▲ 30 pts above district

▲ 29 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

This schoolSpokane School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income50%Higher-income55%5 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income60%Higher-income46%14 pp gap